NOS crate 6V-92 engine value

[Jim Eh.]

I have run across a crate engine (spare for a stationary pumping application) that is apparently zero time. I am not too sure of specifics (rotation, HP, etc.) but was told it was a spare and was run occasionally. Yes I know, I have hear "was running when parked" often as well but the source is trustworthy although he is going ob the word of his supplier. Just wondering what is the value (scrap is around 300.00) even as an engine core.

[luvrbus]

You buy it I'll pay $600 for the heads

[Paso One]

Grab it Jim regardless of whether you need it or not.  Don't let it go to scrap
I'm only 8 hours away

You don't have to buy many parts to pay for it

[bevans6]

I think it depends on if you are buying or selling, and if you are buying if it's before or after you do the deal.  If you are selling, it's probably worth $2K - $5K depending on how much you know, or if you can offer guarantees that it's actually NOS, etc.  Face it, old DD two strokes are not flying off the shelves at Walmart.  If you are buying, it's worth somewhere between scrap value, pay me to truck it away, and $5K, depending on if you actually need it vs want it vs are bored and need something to amuse you, and how well you can talk down the seller's guarantee of NOS-ness.  After you buy it, get it home, realize it's actually almost new and is in great shape, it's worth somewhere between $5K and $20K depending on if you need it or not, and if you were about to rebuild your old worn out one.  FWIW I bought an NOS 8V-71T for $1500, and it turns out I got the high end of the "after" in value to me, because it was literally new inside from a factory rebuild, and I needed it quite badly at the time...

[Jim Eh.]

Thanks guys, this gives me an idea of where he is in his pricing.  it turns out he wants around 1200.00 CDN. One manifold is missing along with other incidentals. I may just wait him out for a bit lower price and see what he does as I am not needing it as much as some HVAC and cabinet bits to continue my build. Some local series 60 s are going for as little as that and up to 8K for "can be heard running" take outs from people who think they have the only ones available. I think he is being fair but I just have to decide if I wish to put my build yet another 6 months behind.

[chessie4905]

The good part is if you keep a spare engine around, you'll never need it.....

[Jim Blackwood]

The good part is if you keep a spare engine around, you'll never need it.....

That's the theory, but I can tell you it is false logic.

Jim

[Paso One]

The good part is if you keep a spare engine around, you'll never need it.....

That's the theory, but I can tell you it is false logic.

Jim

It's better to have and not need, than it is to need and not have.

[chessie4905]

Yeah, but you'll be on other side of country when you need it.

[Geoff]

I have a handy mini skid steer tractor that I have used the heck out of in the last 13 years.  12 years ago I bought a spare engine for it.  The original engine ran so good, I tried to sell the spare engine several times.  Finally this year the original siezed up, so I stuck the new spare in there that I had purchased for 1/3rd of list price.  I'd be kicking myself had I sold it!

[Jim Blackwood]

Yep, you got lucky. Usually it breaks right after you sell the spare.

Jim

[luvrbus]

Depends on what is missing you say the manifold that is worth 600 bucks new and if the turbo pipe is missing the side with the heat bellows for expansion those are $575.00 new.Any idea how long the manifold has been gone ?